❤️ Red Custard Apple Plant
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Common name | Red Custard Apple, Red Sitaphal, Annona Roja |
| Scientific name | Annona squamosa (Red variety) |
| Origin | Thailand / India |
| Type | Hybrid tropical fruit tree |
| Fruit color | Reddish-pink skin, creamy white–pink pulp |
| Taste | Very sweet, aromatic, smooth texture |
| Season | July – October |
🌿 Plant Info
- Height: 3–4 meters (small tree)
- Bearing age: 2–3 years (grafted)
- Yield: 60–80 fruits/tree/year
- Lifespan: 20–25 years
- Fruit weight: 250–400 g each
- Special: Attractive red skin, soft pulp, fewer seeds ❤️
🌞 Growing Conditions
| Factor | Ideal |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical & semi-arid |
| Temperature | 20–35°C |
| Soil | Well-drained red or loamy soil |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Sunlight | 6–8 hrs/day (full sun) |
☀️ Drought-tolerant, but avoid waterlogging.
🌱 Planting & Care
- Propagation: Grafted plants (recommended)
- Spacing: 5 × 5 m
- Planting time: June–August
- Watering: Twice weekly (young), weekly (mature)
- Fertilizer (per tree/year):
- FYM: 15–20 kg
- NPK: 400 g N + 200 g P + 200 g K
✂️ Light pruning after harvest encourages new fruiting branches.
🌸 Flowering & Fruiting
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Flowering | Feb–April |
| Fruiting | July–Oct |
| First harvest | 2–3 years |
✅ Benefits
- Red-colored fruit — unique & attractive 🍮
- Very sweet, creamy pulp
- High market value & export potential
- Rich in Vitamin C, fiber & minerals
- Low maintenance & drought-hardy plant
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